Even a plea from England and Nottinghamshire spinner Graeme Swann has not helped Cooper’s cause.

But Lancashire have today stated Cooper will be welcome at the ground for the third Test, which starts on August 1.

“Billy The Trumpet has been at Emirates Old Trafford on previous occasions and we look forward to seeing him for the Third Investec Test next month,” said a Lancashire spokesperson.

“We have worked previously with the Barmy Army and they are conscientious of spectators around them. They will help to foster a great atmosphere.”

Cooper’s rendition of Jerusalem has accompanied many England victories both home and away in recent years, but he has always been banned from both Trent Bridge and Lord’s – where the second Test will be played next week.

He will, however, be allowed in the other two Ashes Test venues this summer – the Kia Oval and Emirates Durham IGC.

But Lisa Pursehouse, the chief executive of Nottinghamshire, said “There has been a lot of emotive language about this whole issue. The truth is, this is nothing new.

“Although I’ve only been chief exec for a year, I’ve been at Trent Bridge for about 10 years and the rule was in place then and has not changed at all.

“Billy knows this is not personal to him, we had this exact same problem in 2005. We just don’t let musical instruments into TB.”

Cooper has been playing the trumpet professionally since 2000 and has been following England since 2004, and was at Old Trafford for the last Ashes Test played there in 2005.

Swann said: “The players are all in favour of Billy blowing his trumpet, wherever we are. He is the unspoken 12th man for us when we are on tour and in big series at home. But we don’t make the rules... I have tried to have my say but I have been batted down.”

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